WATCH LIVE: Donald Trump sworn in as 45th President of the United States

Donald Trump is set to be sworn in Friday as the 45th United States President, assuming office from President Obama.

Friday's festivities include performances by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, singer Jackie Evancho and the Rockettes.

Advertisement

Donald Trump is being sworn in Friday as the next U.S. President. (Matt Rourke/AP)

The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled to begin at about 11:30 a.m., and Trump will recite the oath of office around noon. The oath of office is being administered by U.S. Supreme Court Justice John Roberts.

Related Gallery

Donald Trump sworn in as 45th President of the United States

Two bibles are being used for Trump's swearing in — one of them Abraham Lincoln's, and another Trump's mother gave him in 1955 when he graduated from Sunday school.

Donald J. Trump arrives to be sworn in as the 45th President of the United States on Friday. (JIM LO SCALZO/EPA)

Trump and Vice President-elect Mike Pence are also scheduled to participate in the afternoon's inaugural parade.

Ex-presidents Jimmy Carter and George W. Bush are scheduled to attend the festivities, as well as Bill and Hillary Clinton, who faced Trump in the 2016 election. President George H.W. Bush was hospitalized this week and announced he would not be in attendance.